Questions are not purposeful Questions do not cover the entire scope of the research Participants unable to answer questions adequately due to questions that require…

Open-ended questions do not allow participants to answer within a particular limit, i.e. they can provide any kind of answer. If a proper frame of…

The survey technique is very cost-effective and is easy to administer. It is not appropriate for observational studies or in studies where persons may not…

The survey technique is very cost-effective and is easy to administer. It is not appropriate for observational studies or in studies where persons may not…

a. Direct and indirect questions – A direct question is undisguised whereas an indirect question is one that is disguised. Disguised questions are used when…

Interviews and interviewees can be a source of response error. Response error occurs when data reported is not equal to the actual data. Response error…

Factual observation is information gathered from observation that is a “fact”, that is, information attained that is true beyond a reasonable doubt and that will…

Non-verbal: this is the observation of body-movement, motor expressions and even glances. Linguistic observation: Information conveyed number of “ahhs” or “uh-huhs” used in a conversation….

Communication methods are useful for gathering information from subjects who are difficult to reach, however, these answers can be sought in question one of this…

The survey is good for quickly needed information, disparate respondents; respondent possessing suppressed information, for opinions, review of past behaviour, the gathering of future intentions,…